Demand for ventilators in Illinois increases as COVID-19 spreads

Published March 30, 2020 1:00pm ET



Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois could see a peak of COVID-19 cases sometime in mid-April, but he said there is not enough capacity and continues to demand more ventilators from the federal government. He also is ramping up tests.

Public health officials Sunday announced there have been around 28,000 tests in total. There are now 4,596 cases in 47 counties, including 65 deaths.

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